2009–2010 - Grove City College

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semester they are to graduate will not be permitted to participate in the College’s commencement
ceremony.
WRITING COMPETENCY
Scoring a 500 or above on the Verbal/Critical Reading or Writing sections of the SAT
or a 20 or above on the ACTE meets Grove City College’s suggested level of writing competency.
Students whose scores fall below these values are strongly encouraged to enroll in
English 102 “Effective Writing” at Grove City College and achieve a grade of “C” or above.
Students may instead elect to enroll in a composition course during the summer at an
approved college or university and earn a grade of “C” or better.
However, students deemed by instructors to have unacceptable writing skills may be
required to enroll in a basic writing class.
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.)
DEGREE PROGRAMS
The courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree offer the student an opportunity to
specialize in the field of his/her particular interest and to obtain enriching contacts with
other fields of liberal culture. The majors provide preparation for graduate work, teaching,
business, law, ministry, and other professions.
MAJORS AVAILABLE IN THE B.A. PROGRAM
Majors offered in the general liberal arts are Christian Thought, Communication,
Economics, English, French, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology,
and Spanish.
Certification for grades K-12 is available in French and Spanish and for grades 7-12 in
the following areas: English, English/Communication, and History (Social Studies).
Students may undertake to fulfill the requirements of a second major (not a second
degree) subject to availability of space in the classes. The College cannot, however, assure
students that they can in all instances complete a second major. Students earning two majors
in different degrees may select which baccalaureate degree they wish to be awarded.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.A. DEGREE
1. The General Education requirements.
2. Major requirements. Listed under the department in the Courses of Instruction
section. A status sheet for every major will be provided listing specific course and
hour requirements and should be maintained by the student; however, the Bulletin
is the authoritative document regarding requirements. At least one-half of all hours
required for the major must be earned at Grove City College. The major requirements
determine the Major Quality Point Average (MQPA) calculation.
3. Major-related requirements. These courses, though required for the major, do not
count toward the major QPA.
4. Physical education. Two semester hours required of each student. Not more than
eight hours may be counted toward the degree.